Samsung is preparing to shake up the premium tablet market with its upcoming Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, and the latest leaks suggest a surprising shift: the flagship tablet could be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400+ chipset.
This unexpected hardware choice has surfaced through a Geekbench listing, giving tech enthusiasts an early glimpse of what’s likely to be Samsung’s most powerful Android tablet yet.
MediaTek Muscle: Dimensity 9400+ in the Spotlight
The listing reveals a device with the model number SM-X926B, which is widely believed to be the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. What’s interesting is its chipset configuration—powered not by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon, as seen in many previous Samsung tablets, but by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400+.
This chipset reportedly includes:
- A high-performance Cortex-X925 prime core running at 3.73GHz
- Three additional Cortex-X4 performance cores at 3.3GHz
- Four Cortex-A720 efficiency cores at 2.4GHz
- A powerful Arm Immortalis-G925 GPU for next-level graphics
- A cutting-edge MediaTek NPU 890 for advanced AI and ML tasks
In short, Samsung seems to be exploring MediaTek as a genuine flagship processor partner for its high-end devices, which is a major shift from its usual reliance on Snapdragon and Exynos.
Geekbench Results Hint at Pre-Launch Tuning
Although the tablet packs serious firepower, the Geekbench scores recorded are modest:
- Single-core score: ~1,420
- Multi-core score: ~5,312
These numbers are lower than expected for such a powerful chip, but they likely reflect early-stage software optimizations or battery-saving profiles. Performance is expected to improve significantly in the final retail version.
Other Key Specs (Based on Current Info)
While official specifications remain under wraps, here’s what the benchmark and leaks suggest:
- 12GB RAM variant tested (likely more options at launch)
- Android 16 with One UI 8.0 pre-installed
- Expected support for Wi-Fi 7, ultra-fast charging, and possibly a larger battery than its predecessor
- Likely support for Samsung’s S Pen and DeX desktop mode for productivity users
Launch Timeline
Samsung typically reveals its premium tablets alongside its foldables during the second half of the year. Based on the timing of the Geekbench leak, we could see the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra officially announced by late August or early September 2025.
Why This Matters
This could be a turning point for MediaTek’s role in flagship Android devices. If the Dimensity 9400+ proves to be on par—or better—than Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, it might encourage other brands to explore MediaTek for their top-tier models.
Samsung adopting this chip in a premium tablet is also a signal that competition is heating up not just between smartphone brands, but between chipmakers themselves.
Final Words
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is shaping up to be a bold new chapter in Samsung’s tablet lineup. With a powerful new processor from MediaTek, flagship-grade features, and a premium design likely on the way, this device could set new performance standards in the Android tablet space.
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